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Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai due to malaria. Dilip Kumar was suffering from high fever for couple of days and after proper investigation it was found that he has been suffering from malaria.

"Since the fever was not subsiding, the family decided to admit him to hospital so that proper investigations can be conducted,'' a source close to the family said.

Dr Parker who is treating Dilip Kumar said that he was brought to hospital with high fever and respiratory disease but his condition has improved now.

Saira Banu, wife of Dilip Kumar said, "Dilip saab was admitted to Lilavati for medical tests as he was running high fever and it looks like he has got malaria. However, his fever has come down and he will soon be in his usual good spirits. We hope to return home in a couple of days.''